fichu

/ˈfɪʃuː/
noun
  1. A woman's lightweight triangular shawl or scarf worn over the shoulders and fastened at the front.
    • In the portrait, the lady's fichu was pinned with a small brooch.
    • She wore a delicate lace fichu over her dress to the garden party.
    • The historical costume included a white fichu draped elegantly around the neck.
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